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Top 5 Affordable Christmas Gifts Ideas for 2012

Posted: December 22nd, 2012 | No Comments »

It’s 4 days to go before Christmas! —  People find themselves together under the same roof; Christmas traffic, bad weather, and over crowded shopping malls and parking lots. That is why…

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Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei

Posted: December 21st, 2012 | No Comments »

Taiwan’s transportation system is very organized.  I would be confident to go back here again even flying solo and go around Taipei on my own.  I felt really safe walking around the streets even at 2am.  Of course, your first concern the moment you arrive at the Taoyuan International Airport is to find means to go to your hotel.  The best and most convenient way is to order hotel transfer.  If you’re on a budget (like me), here are different means of getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei.
 
Airport Buses

Riding the Airport Bus

Where to board: The Terminal 1 bus platform is located on the southwest side of the first-floor arrival lobby. The Terminal 2 platform is located on the northeast side of the first-floor arrival lobby. Ticket counters are located in the arrival lobbies.
Ticket Prices: NT $100 – 140 per person (around Php 150 – 225)
Travel Time: 1 hour
Hours […]

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The Now Group Inc., launches time saving Android App for Frequent Travelers

Posted: December 21st, 2012 | No Comments »

The entrance of low fare air flights in the Philippine market has changed the way people travel. Promo fares from major airlines has brought the budget conscious Filipinos to travel more without…

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An unforgettable visit to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Posted: December 21st, 2012 | No Comments »

Located in northwest Singapore, the stunningly beautiful Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a wildlife haven comprising 320 acres of lush wetlands territory.  Since it opened in 1993, it has become…

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Discovery Center of Taipei

Posted: December 20th, 2012 | No Comments »

Discovery Center of Taipei is one of our destinations in our 4 day trip to Taiwan. This center is sponsored by the government of Taiwan.
This is a go-to place for people who want to understand in a brief time, the history and culture of Taiwan.  It is located at the City Hall.
The center’s first-floor Taipei Impressions Hall displays the scenes of someo f the best spots in the city to begin a sight-seeing tour.  The second floor Special Exhibitions Hall arranges occasional exhibits on topics of interest.  The City Discovery Hall, located on the third floor, includes a variety of displays on Taipei’s culture and ecology.  Last but not the least, my favorite floor is on the fourth!  It includes the Dialogue with Time Hall, which outlines Taipei’s history and the Discovery Theater.
I learned a few things about how Taiwan came about. The Portuguese sailed here first calling the land […]

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Touchdown Friendly Taiwan

Posted: December 17th, 2012 | No Comments »

Woohoo! It’s my first time in Taiwan and landing in this beautiful country has been pretty relaxing!
We were greeted by the friendliest people of AirAsia Taiwan. All the passengers of the inaugural flight were givin a little present when we landed.
To celebrate the inaugural flight, Philippines’ AirAsia raffled off a trip for 2 to a local destination and another trip for 2 for an international flight!
One of the winner’s names is very close to my name and middle name which surprised me!
The trip from Clark to Taiwan takes about 2 hours. AirAsia offers meals onboard. When you order online, you will even save a lot for the meals! My favorite is the Chicken Rice.
Maan Hontiveros, AirAsia PH CEO, is very delighted to offer this new route […]

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Philippinies’ AirAsia Flies to Taipei

Posted: December 16th, 2012 | No Comments »

AirAsia Philippines just added a new location to their roster of flights and is officially flying to Taipei today!
Exciting thing is, I’m going to be on the first flight ever to Taipei.
Details of the new flight are as follows.
Philippines’ AirAsia, the country’s newest low cost carrier, today launched two new exciting services from Clark to Singapore and Clark to Taipei in December 15 and December 16 respectively. The new routes further strengthen AirAsia’s commitment to drive tourism and trade in the Philippines by providing low fare, high value travel experience. 
 
Maan Hontiveros, AirAsia Inc. CEO says, “AirAsia’s newest routes seek to better serve our overseas Filipinos while helping drive tourist traffic by providing more low-cost options for travel.”
 
According to the latest data from the Philippine Embassy, there are 177,600 […]

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Philippines’ AirAsia Flies to Singapore

Posted: December 15th, 2012 | No Comments »

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I love it when we have more options to fly! I better start booking for the next F1 season in Singapore and Tech fairs!
AirAsia’s Clark-Singapore daily flights begins today!
Philippines’ AirAsia, the country’s newest low cost carrier, launched its newest Clark to Singapore route Saturday, December 15. Flight PQ 7491, operated by an all Filipino flight and cabin crew, left Clark International Airport at 6:10AM and arrived at Terminal 1 of Singapore’s Changi Airport at 9:40AM carrying 180 passengers including celebrity singer and artist Jim Paredes, guests from Singapore Tourism Board, officials from trade and tourism industry and friends from the media.
 
Head of Commercial for AirAsia Inc. Freddy Herrera said: “Today’s celebration reaffirms our commitment to help drive tourism and trade in the country especially in Clark, Pampanga where we base […]

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Moalboal Underwater Adventure!

Posted: December 14th, 2012 | No Comments »

One of my favorite places to go to for freediving is in the Diving Municipality in the South of Cebu: Moalboal! It is famous for its rich marine life in its beautiful waters and also its well protected Marine Sanctuaries that boasts several colorful corals and probably fishes you don’t normally see when you go […]
Moalboal Underwater Adventure! is a post from: Through the Focal Glass

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Island Hopping in Mactan, Cebu

Posted: December 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

One of the most common activities which I often hear from visitors requesting instead of me suggesting is Island hopping. There are plenty of places to go Island hopping in Cebu but the easiest and most convenient would be in Mactan. Just less than an hour away from Cebu City, the Island of Mactan is […]
Island Hopping in Mactan, Cebu is a post from: Through the Focal Glass

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Live Blog: Smart offers iPhone 5

Posted: December 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

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Smart iPhone 5 Launch at Resorts World Manila

I am writing this while the launch of #SmartiPhone5 is currently ongoing at Resorts World Manila.
Everyone is waiting for the countdown ’til midnight as Smart announces the iPhone 5 in their latest offerings with plans for as low as P 999 that includes unli-data!
December 14, 2012 marks the day when Smart officially offers iPhone 5 plans to everyone. You can now order the iPhone 5 online via www.smart.com.ph/iPhone
Plans differ according to your needs and budget.
With an iPhone Plan 2499, iPhone 5 will be available at Php 0 for the 16GB model, Php 0 for the 35GB model and P 6,000 for the 64GB model in all Smart Stores nationwide.
In addition, iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will also be […]

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Baguio’s Most Haunted Place, Laperal White House unveiled

Posted: December 12th, 2012 | No Comments »

The #14 Laperal White House or famously known as the White House will give you the creeps each time you pass along the Leonard Wood Road in Baguio City. Originally, the house was dirty yellow until…

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Lakwatsa Resto Lounge in Cebu

Posted: December 11th, 2012 | No Comments »

Chattering women, men in engaging in tomfoolery, feathers and patterns in a flurry of hues, serenading suitors, and a variation of dialects – One would expect this to be a quick tour through the different cultural colors of the Philippines. When was the last time you experienced a good tinikling dance? Or how about a […]
Lakwatsa Resto Lounge in Cebu is a post from: Through the Focal Glass

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Snap Shot Tuesday: Autumn afternoon in Marunouchi District, Tokyo

Posted: December 11th, 2012 | No Comments »

Marunouchi district is located between the Tokyo Station and the Imperial Garden Palace. Having the country’s three largest bank headquartered there, it is considered as the most prestigious…

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How the World Learns English

Posted: December 10th, 2012 | No Comments »

You might have seen this Infographic before from my previous about one of the top reasons why people travel to London. To be honest, I bought some previous seasons of FRIENDS, an American TV program, after seeing the Infographic on how most people learn English. FRIENDS was very amusing, casts have neutral accent and enunciate […]

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